Yes, my HR recovers very quickly, actually. I made a more lengthy reply in the other thread, as it is more appropriate there. I think it's just that I'm just getting started and haven't done anything in a year or more. I think I'll slow down a bit and let my heart catch up. I don't FEEL bad, though. The old "if you can carry a conversation" rule is certainly working - at 3.5 MPH with 140 HR I can carry a conversation just fine, and don't feel exerted at all. ?
Thanks for the info on the legs, too. Today I did my 2nd training run, and chose to do so on the grass track at the local school - and WOW, no pain! That's where I'm going to start out until my muscles get acclimated!